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By day, Denver, Colo. is an exhilarating mountain town where outdoor activities reign. But at night, this Mile High City moves indoors and becomes a hot spot for everything from the arts to the party scene.
For starters, the city*s major sporting venues are all located in close proximity to one another 每 all near downtown. Coors Field is home to Major League Baseball*s Colorado Rockies while the Pepsi Center serves home to the NBA*s Denver Nuggets and constant NHL Stanley Cup contenders, the Colorado Avalanche. A devoted sports town, the city*s NFL team, the Denver Broncos have one of the newest sports facilities in Invesco Field. For the sports lover, a sporting event is an ideal way to kick off any evening in Denver.
Sports not your thing? Then how about taking in a play or concert at the city*s remarkable Denver Performing Arts Center. Encompassing four city blocks, the center houses the state*s opera troupe, ballet and symphony. In addition, touring theatre productions and local group productions are often performed here.
If popular music is more your thing, Denver is the place to be for unforgettable concerts in a number of venues. There are intimate downtown venues and of course, sports venues that house some of the biggest acts in the world of music. However, for a unique concert-going experience, nothing compares to the Red Rocks. A natural amphitheater surrounded by red-tinged boulders, Red Rocks is located just a short drive from downtown in Morrison. This venue not only provides an acoustically superior location for hearing your favorite band, but it*s setting under the stars is truly dazzling.
Regardless of how you begin your evening in this gorgeous city, chances are you*ll be lured into one of Denver*s memorable dining venues. In downtown Denver, an expansive outdoor sopping area 每 known as the 16th Street mall 每 features an array of restaurants from authentic Italian to serious sushi. For lighter fare, turn to any one of the several coffee shops located throughout the downtown area.
When it*s time to celebrate, Denver has plenty of options. Head to the area affectionately known as LoDo (Lower Downtown) where you may be overwhelmed by the sheer variety of venues from sports bars to dance clubs. Regardless of your preference 每 country, techno, rock or rap 每 you*re sure to find a place for a great drink, excellent company and an all-around good time.
It*s also definitely worth the experience to try one of the area*s many microbreweries where you can order ※sample§ trays and try several types of the breweries specialty beers. Another popular hot spot includes a piano bar where customers sing along and dueling pianos duke it out for the limelight. More traditional nightclubs feature live music on weekends, from jazz to country. Or choose a wine and/or cigar bar for a more sophisticated crowd. Another downtown Denver nightlife find 每 comedy clubs with late night performances (keep an eye on club calendars and you can frequently catch some high profile comics).
The Denver nightlife has reached new heights in recent years as the city*s population continues to grow. The downtown district actually began with one bar/saloon decades ago and now features one of the liveliest downtown scenes in the West. Thanks to the city*s light rail transit system, getting to, from and around Denver has become simpler brining this new breath of life to downtown.
Rest assured, there*s something in this vibrant city to keep your nights rocking.
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